Thursday, April 4, at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—April 4 marks  opening day at Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, and that gets  visitors a free scoop of ice cream.  Of course, not to be missed are the programs and animals that Billings Farm fans know and love.   Explore the site in early spring…

Scheduled to begin precisely at 2:14 p.m., the total solar eclipse will cast its shadow over the northern half of Vermont, culminating in a breathtaking display as the sun is completely obscured by the moon from 3:26 to 3:29 p.m. During this remarkable event, the skies will darken, resembling dusk or even the middle of…

Monday, April 8 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.—QUECHEE—VINS will have  live music, a special program about animals and the eclipse, and space to watch theeclips. One pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses are complimentary with admission to the VINS Nature Center (while supplies last). For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.

Sunday, April 7, at 2 p.m.—BRANDON— Peggie “White Buffalo Moon” Rozell will speak about how Indigenous people have thought about eclipses at The Brandon Inn, 20 Park St., at 2 p.m. Sunday. Rozell is a member of the Abenaki and Cherokee people but will also talk about how Navajo, Iroquois and Mohawk people have considered…

Sunday, April 7 at 10:15 a.m.,  12:15 p.m., and 1:15 p.m.—QUECHEE—Journey into the VINS StarLab for an immersive experience to learn about moon phases and features. Then, dive into an explanation of eclipses and explore the mythology of eclipses from cultures throughout history. Reservations for seating in the StarLab are required as space is limited.…

Saturday, April 6 at 11 a.m.—BRANDON—The Brandon Museum and Visitors Center, 4 Grove St., will host John Peterson to give a talk about all kinds of celestial signs and portents, from eclipses to comets, on Saturday at 11 a.m. John Peterson is a retired history teacher from Rutland High School and local historian. He’ll discuss…

Friday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m.—QUECHEE— The VINS StarLab will feature an immersive experience to learn about moon phases and features. Then, an explanation of eclipses and explore the mythology of eclipses from cultures throughout history. Reservations for seating in the StarLab are required as space is limited. Tickets are $15.50 General public; $13.50 VINS…

The once-in-a-lifetime chance to view a total solar eclipse is April 8, but clouds and crowds are expected, too By Erin Petenko/VTDigger When experts and scientists are asked about their suggestions for how best to view the April 8 eclipse, many of them started off with the same piece of advice: “Don’t look directly at the…

Saturday, April 6 at 7 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Killington’s annual mogul competition and springtime party will heat up once again on Saturday, April 6  as amateur bumpers take to the slopes of Outer Limits to battle for a place in the finals. The top 32 men and 16 women will compete in a head-to-head competition for the Mogul…

Behind locked door the disciples gathered, for each one had feared for his own life. Jesus appeared to them saying, “Peace be with you,” bringing them joy out of strife. Thomas first doubted it was truly Jesus, who again appeared among them to abide. Knowing what Thomas wanted, Jesus said, “Believe; put your hand in…

Carol M. Highsmith Eccentric figures from the Bread and Puppet Theater ready to take the stage. Known for their unique performances and homemade bread offerings, the theater troupe brings its captivating entertainment to the heart of the community. Sunday, March 31 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Get ready, Rutland. The acclaimed Bread & Puppet Theater is set to…

Saturday, March 30 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Mark your calendars, because Ace Frehley is coming to Rutland to light up the city with an epic night of classic rock 'n' roll. Ace Frehley's solo career has surpassed the success of his former KISS bandmates. His 2014 album, "Space Invader," made history as the only post-KISS solo album…

  Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—RUTLAND—Discover the traditional craft of rug hooking at the Hooked on Owls workshop hosted by the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS), 149 Natures Way, Quechee. Led by experienced fiber artist Sandra Grant, this three-hour introductory class will teach participants the fundamental techniques of rug hooking…

Courtesy Josh Blue.com Josh Blue   Friday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Comedian Josh Blue is coming to the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. After his groundbreaking win on Last Comic Standing in 2006, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. In 2018, Josh crushed…

'The most beautiful race in Vermont' Registration is now  open for "Race Around the Lake on Sunday May 19 at Silver Lake State Park, 250 North Road, Barnard. The  Race begins and ends at Silver Lake State Park, with courses encircling Silver Lake on town roads, dirt roads and single-track wooded trails with intermittent views…